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    We Olive & Wine Bar

    4.4 (439 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Shelly S.

    Altogether a very fun and great experience. Lots of wine options and yummy food to enjoy. It is a bit pricey but very worth it. Great option for gluten free accommodation.

    Chocolate and wine pairing
    Karen M.

    One of our favorite spots in the area! Always want to go back. Great service, great location and the best vibes. We went this time on Valentines weekend and enjoyed their chocolate pairing: a real treat!

    Lisa I.

    We waited for 30minutes on Saturday Valentine's Day. And had a glass of wine. I like that there's a place we can just have a drink of wine to stop by. We had a Savanion blanc and it was ok.

    Balsamic vinegar tasting
    Valerie M.

    I came in just looking for a bottle of balsamic vinegar to cook with and ended up having such a fun and unexpected experience. One of the staff members mentioned they had a variety of infused balsamic vinegars and kindly offered me a tasting. She brought out some bread and eight different flavors for me to try. everything from jalapeño to elderberry to raspberry basil. It was honestly such a cute moment. I felt like I was at a little tasting flight, but make it vinegar. I ended up going home with the white raspberry balsamic and zero regrets. Everyone was really friendly and attentive without being pushy. I also ordered a sandwich and chips while I was there and it was genuinely delicious!! Everything was super fresh, flavorful, and hit the spot. My only complaint is the sandwich was a little small for the price. I definitely could've gone for a bit more food. Still the overall experience made it worth it. Great service, chill patio setup, and such a unique experience. Will definitely be coming back.

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    Scott L.

    Service was excellent. Making us comfortable on the deck overlooking the small view of the ocean and turning on the heater. Ambience was superb. We shared hummus with a nice selection of veggies, flat bread, and crostini. Good wine selection included "orange" wines for Susan. At over $15/6 oz we each only had one glass, escaping with just a $50.00 bill, including a smaller than deserved tip. Sorry but we're not printing our own money.

    Patio with a view
    Dean L.

    We were seeking a quick glass of wine in La Jolla and stumbled across this tiny storefront that seemed to feature olive oils. A small door sign touted an ocean view patio with a wine list. We followed the host downstairs onto a rickety patio where they set up wood tables with stools. Service was friendly and they offered a pretty comprehensive selection of small plates and beverages. We ordered a few plates with glasses of wine. Our charcuterie and cheese platter ($28) arrived with toasted baguette slices and crackers. More cheese than meat, but could have been much more interesting if the sole salami was sliced paper thin. It would be easier eat, share and give the impression of double the amount. An Arugula Spinach Salad with nuts and bits of apple was ample and shareable. Pesto Flat Bread (read pizza) was home made and was tasty. Lemon Oil was cursory. Although a dusting of fresh grated Parm, and a few pine nuts would have been appropriate garnishes. A Caprese Panini took some time to arrive, but it was toasty, seasoned and came with a handful of kettle chips. It's a sliver of a galley kitchen, so I could imagine the person heating, plating, slicing and counting olives could be slammed at any time before sunset when a party of 6 tries to make this dinner. Parts of the patio offered slivers of views of the Le Jolla Coastline depending where you sat. Esp when a few plus-sized Construction workers plant down on balcony stools and order a few bottles of White Zinfandel. Meh on touting an ocean view.

    Dip duo with view

    Little hidden gem! Loved the outdoor seating- intimate and quiet with a great view - amazing wine selection and delicious eats. Isabella was delightful (actually)- very knowledgeable, welcoming and attentive (but not overly). She also rocks a Marvin Gaye playlist and likes discussing books and music if a patron is so inclined. Edit: i had a dip duo - caramelized onion and goat cheese based on one of Isabella's recommendations (she didn't miss once) - delicious

    Desiree D.

    Ugh I love this place. We stop in every time we're in La Jolla for a glass of wine or two and enjoy the view. Decent selection of wines and snack foods where you can sit and enjoy a beautiful sunset.

    Nick C.

    This is a great place to stop and grab a little bite and wine when walking around La Jolla or waiting for dinner. We always make sure to stop by when in La Jolla. The wines have consistently been satisfying and they are always ready with a good recommendation if you can't decide. Do yourself a favor and also make sure to grab the bread and olive oil. It's delicious. Also, the patio is a great place to watch the ocean while having a nice conversation.

    Madison P.

    10/10 recommend. Our server Izzy was amazing! She made the whole experience so enjoyable. I'm not usually great at picking wine, but her suggestions were spot-on and exactly what we were looking for. Honestly, she made the night better just by being herself. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

    Prosciutto wrapped dates
    Marie M.

    Really enjoyed this wine bar for drinks before dinner. Nice sunset views and good wine. Good place to escape the big crowds around sunset too. Really liked the prosciutto wrapped dates.

    Dee Dee H.

    Stopped by We Olive & Wine Bar and had a fantastic time. We grabbed a table with a perfect sunset view, snacked on the charcuterie tray, spicy honey pizza, and the bread with olive oil dip--all seriously tasty. We shared a bottle of the Syrah (Victoria's recommendation), and it was spot on. Speaking of Victoria--she was amazing. Super friendly, funny, and totally unfazed by our goofy energy. Big thanks to her for making the night even better!

    Jonathan K.

    This is a nice little wine bar where you can come, sip on a glass of wine, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with an ocean-side view reading a book. If you are here with a group of 3-4, it's probably more worthwhile to buy a whole bottle than individual glasses (there were three of us and each of us had 2 glasses, which came out to be cheaper than if we each bought our own glass separately). We also tried their cheeseboard and bread, both of which were delicious. If you are in La Jolla taking a stroll, this wine bar is definitely not to be missed. They also sell a variety of olive oil, which I will certainly try the next time I am here.

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    How many can you seat outdoors?

    Possibly 20 or so ... maybe a few more but still a cozy space

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes for 6 or more but each person has to spend at least $30 or you will be charged the difference.

    Are you dog friendly?

    Unfortunately, our business is not dog friendly (but we personally are very friendly to dogs). We can only allow service dogs in our establishment.

    Are kids allowed?

    Hi Amy, Unfortunately our license does not allow anyone under 21 in our wine bar (even babies). I… 

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    Gata

    Gata

    4.8
    (36 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I was specifically looking for a tapas bar because we weren't particularly hungry and just wanted a…read morefew small bites alongside a good glass of wine. On the wine front, Gata absolutely delivers. The wine list is thoughtfully curated, and it's the kind of place where one glass quickly turns into two because there are simply too many interesting options to pass up. Unfortunately, the food didn't come close to matching either the quality of the wine program or the price point. We ordered the deviled eggs, which turned out to be hard-boiled eggs sliced in half with a piece of ham placed on top. When you order deviled eggs, you generally expect, well... the eggs to actually be deviled. We mentioned our disappointment to the bartender, who was wonderful, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with. The explanation was that this is simply their interpretation of deviled eggs. Fair enough, but it wasn't an interpretation that worked for us. Ironically, the standout dish of the evening was the pigs in blankets, which is not a sentence I ever expected to write about an upscale wine bar. They were delicious, but they also raised the question of why the rest of the menu wasn't reaching the same level. Looking back, we realized we were the only people actually eating while everyone else was there for the wine. In hindsight, that should have been the clue. I only wish someone had mentioned that before we made the trip over expecting a tapas experience. Gata has so much potential. The atmosphere is lovely, the wine selection is excellent, and the staff were fantastic. If the small plates eventually rise to the level of the wine program, this place could be truly special. Until then, I'd absolutely recommend it for drinks, but probably not for dinner.

    My new favorite wine bar. Small nook tucked away in the middle of downtown La Jolla. Wonderful…read moreambiance, lovely staff, nice small food and tapas menu, amazing wine. Also love that they are open until midnight. Perfect late night spot to grab a nice nightcap.

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    Partial view of the bar area
    Partial view of the bar area
    Prosciutto di Parma, Gorgonzola, and Fig Jam Panini
    Prosciutto di Parma, Gorgonzola, and Fig Jam Panini
    Inside view behind the bar, perfect soft lighting.  Very romantic casual spot to stop!

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    Inside view behind the bar, perfect soft lighting. Very romantic casual spot to stop!
    La Sala Bar

    La Sala Bar

    3.9
    (31 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Some of the best views in La Jolla! Host and wait staff were friendly, drinks were tasty, and food…read morewas well prepared. Could use the menu items to be a bit more elevated, especially considering where it is. For starters, we had the Ahi Poke Nachos which were good, but the fried wontons were a bit greasy. We also ordered the Cheese & Charcuterie for dinner, but we wish the meat selection was a little better or more elevated, instead of something that looked like it just came from Trader Joe's. That's the only thing that prevented them from being a 5-Star type of place.

    Unfortunately it was a big disappointment. I don't mind paying but the quality of food is low. I…read moreunderstand it's a lounge but La Valencia can do better. I ordered crab cakes and I don't know if there was any crab. Mushy texture, lots of bread inside out. According to Michael ( my server) I was the first one to give a negative feedback, and there was obviously no " sorry". I wasn't really complaining but I honestly stated that the crab cake is lacking crab. I left 20% tip just because I have opened restaurants in the past and I know how hard it is to be consistent with quality and staffing especially now. Two of my friends tried the crab cake and all they could taste was bread and oil. So it was 3 of us not being impressed with it for the first time. I wish I had a better experience. Music and atmosphere were great as usual.

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    Cocktail room
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    Awesome Shrimp
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    Catania

    Catania

    4.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Rooftop seating

    A high-quality restaurant with a relaxed vibe, serving very good coastal Italian with homemade…read morepastas. Great spot for a nice dinner in La Jolla, with gorgeous sunset views to boot. The ravioli was the standout of the night, thin pasta with just enough filling for a delightful bite. The bucatini all'amatriciana wasn't quite what I'm accustomed to, the guanciale was ground rather than diced, and the sauce leaned more toward a meat sauce with an oily finish, not really my style, though the pasta itself was cooked well al dente. The steak, on the other hand, was excellent. Cocktails were great, and the staff were attentive throughout. For dessert, the trio was a nice way to sample a few things, though I wish they offered smaller sampler portions instead of full-size pieces. The Basque cheesecake was excellent and the semifreddo was perfect with a nice crust. The chocolate torte was good but couldn't compete with the other two. Overall a strong dinner spot in La Jolla, especially for pasta lovers and sunset views.

    This restaurant is in a beautiful location in La Jolla, on the third floor over seeing the ocean…read more We arrived on Saturday around 5pm while visiting San Diego. We called an hour ahead to reserve a table and luckily they had availability. We ordered the crudo and octopus as appetizers. The crudo was served with fresh tuna topped with a sweet melon sauce (not to my liking, but still appreciated). The octopus was delicious. For our entrees, we ordered the pistachio pesto pizza, raviolli, and beef ziti. The pizza was my favorite (i love anything pistachio) especially enjoyed the pistachio pesto. I appreciate the thin dough of raviolli and the ziti was good. Overall food was good. Our server's name was Kevin, he was friendly and gave great service.

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    Prawn was tring to eat my noodles
    Prawn was tring to eat my noodles
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    We Olive & Wine Bar - wine_bars - Updated August 2026

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